some slang

i have been asked for clarification several times as to why i use "as" after certain words for example "sweet as". it is not a mistake. and i decided to clear the air with the definition of that among other kiwi slang just for fun that i found off a website. hope you likie!

Sweet As		Cool or Awesome (you could also say something like, "slow as", if someone were going slow. it would just be like Canadians saying "really slow" or "so slow".
Kiwi		New Zealanders
No Worries		It's OK / Not a Problem
Haka		Maori war dance, commonly used by national sports teams
Hangi		Traditional style of Maori cooking
Jandals		Flip Flops / Thongs
Arvo		Afternoon
Sauce		Ketchup
Tramping		Hiking
Bro		Brother or good friend
How ya going?		How're you doing?
Knackered		Tired/Exhausted
Dear		Expensive
Motorway		Highway
Jersey or Jumper		Pull Over / Sweater
Feijoa		A popular garden tree and the fruit is commonly eaten which is green and sweet.
Hot Chips		French Fries
Dairy		Corner Store
Ae/Aye		As in agreement with what you said, "it's real hot today ae" or instead of asking "what?"
Mate		Friend